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Communications love-in at #Hannovermesse12

The Fieldbus Foundation joins the FDT Group, HART Communication Foundation, PI (Profibus and Profibus International) and the OPC Foundation, to host the second co-sponsored Field Communication Lounge in Hall 9, Booth D05, at this year’s Hannover Fair (D), from 23-27 April, … Continue reading

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#EMreu11: Emerson CHARMS intrinsically safely!

Electronic Marshalling technology now available for cost-saving, flexible automation in hazardous locations Building on its innovative Electronic Marshalling and single-channel characterisation module (CHARM) technology, Emerson Process Management announced its latest offering, intrinsically safe (IS) CHARMs. Electronic Marshalling with CHARMs is … Continue reading

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SPS11: Wind River is Wurldtech Achilles Communications Cert partner

 Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, and Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-security testing and certification solutions for critical industries, announced that Wind River is the first operating system vendor to be designated a … Continue reading

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#SPS11: Minicarrier board!

congatec AG presented the conga-QMCB, a new mini carrier baseboard for space-critical applications based on the Qseven standard. The baseboard is ideal for fast prototype design and compact, mobile applications. Measuring just 145×95 mm, the easy-to-integrate mini carrier board is … Continue reading

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#Opsmanage More Open and Powerful SimSci-Esscor ROMeo Optimisation Software

Open OPC-UA connectivity, integrated analytics and proven simulation drive operational excellence for the refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries Invensys Operations Management has announced the release of a more powerful version of its SimSci-Esscor® ROMeo® optimisation software. Version 6.0 incorporates … Continue reading

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#ISAutowk Energy track announced

The sessions of the Energy Track at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event have been announced. The conference will take place in Mobile, Alabama, USA, 17-20 October 2011. The Energy Track offers a spectrum of presentations on recent … Continue reading

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#NIWeek: Marketing guide for engineers

TREW Marketing, announced Smart Marketing for Engineers, a free guidebook for technical business leaders marketing their products and services at NIWeek 2011.  Available for download on TREW Marketing’s website, the publication addresses the specific challenges of technical, B2B marketing and … Continue reading

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Torque-ing sense at Hannover

Sensor Technology launch the latest model of TorqSense, the non-contact digital torque measuring system, incorporating an integral sprocket or pulley, allowing easy mounting in a range of plant and machinery such as drum mixers, generators, pumps, dynamometers and conveyor drives. … Continue reading

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Hannover’11: Festo’s gull not a red herring!

What do the herring gull and the elephant’s trunk have to do with automation technology? Festo is provides the answer at the 2011 Hannover Trade Fair, where it is presenting future concepts that are inspired by nature and are put … Continue reading

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#SPS Beckhoff elevates Motion division

Fertig Motors GmbH develops servomotors for Beckhoff Drive Technology With a major new development agreement, Beckhoff Automation has invested in the future development and production of its own drive technology. Fertig Motors GmbH, which is cooperating in a joint venture … Continue reading

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